This was our first time to Maui. We weren't really sure which area to stay, but we are sure glad we stayed here.
This place appeals to all group types - whether you are looking to hang out on the beach or next to the water all the time, or whether you want to use this as a home-base for seeing the entire island, this place works. It's kind of difficult to find a three bedroom unit, so we were thankful for this one. Quieter, cozier, and less busy than Lahaina. Younger, hipper, and less stuffy than Wailea.
Pretty much everything you could need within a hundred yard walk. Great restaurants, convenience stores, etc. Kihei is a little but busy beach town, and this is right on probably the best beach in Kihei. Great snorkeling spot. Around 30-40 minutes to Lahaina, and about 10 minutes drive to Wailea area. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
As with any rental, there were a couple very minor issues, which the management corrected in short order. A couple of quirky things with the unit one has to get used to (like the interlocking AC units that shut off when you open the exit doors). Unit well equipped with kitchen equipment. Ali'i Resorts was great, as were all the people we met from there. (Shout out to Carny and Scotty and Susan!)